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He has previously been jailed for six years for a stabbing and four years for mugging a teenager.

Newcastle Crown Court heard one of Tweedy's friends had challenged
Mr Clark to a fight as he walked past their group in the street on his
way to his parents' home .

As Mr Clark tried to get away Tweedy joined in.

Prosecutor Gavin Doig told the court: 'The defendant followed him and both men blocked his path.

'Tweedy produced from his pocket a silver object, pointed it towards
Mr Clark's face and sprayed a noxious substance into his face, causing
him to crouch down to the ground.'

The court heard Tweedy and his friend walked away, advising Mr Clark to wipe his eye area with leaves.

Mr Clark was left in tremendous pain and managed to stagger to a
nearby garage where his eyes and face were cleaned by paramedics. The
spray also left a severe rash on his face for days.

Tweedy, who currently lives on benefits and has more than 80
convictions, was ordered to pay Mr Clark £250 compensation at a rate
of £10 per fortnight.

Mr Clark said: 'I used to go out with friends and enjoy myself, but
I felt a sense of not being able to do that after the attack.

'I thought my eye would be permanently damaged and thought that would cause problems with my job.

'I used to like to go out with my girlfriend, but we don't bother now.'

Tweedy, who grew up in Newcastle, with siblings Cheryl, Joe, 32,
Gillian, 29, and Gary, 21, has previously spoken of his shame at
letting his pop star sister down.

While she has risen to stardom, he has racked up convictions for
offences, including assault, robbery and vehicle interference, with his
earliest at 13. He even missed his sister's wedding because he was in
prison.

He said: 'Cheryl wants to help me but I'm too far gone. I know I'm
breaking her heart, but I'm not strong enough to sort myself out.

'It tears me up to think I'm causing my sister so much pain. I've
told Cheryl she should be ashamed, but she says she'll never give up on
me.'

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